World news in one minute: Find out what happened around the world on 21 May Friday, 22 May 2015, 07:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press EUROPE-EASTERN-SUMMIT RIGA, Latvia — European Union leaders on Thursday will seek new ways to bolster ties with six post-communist nations in Eastern Europe, a year and a half after a...
19 pro government soldiers killed in clashes in Eastern Libya as tensions flair again Thursday, 21 May 2015, 19:26 Last update: about 11 years ago A total of 19 Libyan soldiers were killed over the past 24 hours in the eastern city of Benghazi, during a new Libyan army push to retake the city from Islamic militants, officials said today....
Spain grants temporary residence to Ivory Coast boy found in suitcase Thursday, 21 May 2015, 16:57 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press The Spanish government has granted a temporary residence permit to an 8-year-old Ivory Coast boy that a woman tried to smuggle into Spain in a suitcase. Adou Ouattara was discovered when police...
Italy on high alert as mystery surrounds movements of Tunisia terror attack suspect caught in Milan Thursday, 21 May 2015, 14:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press The mystery over the migrant-turned-suspect in Tunisia's Bardo Museum massacre intensified Thursday amid questions about his alleged involvement and his movements in Italy after arriving with a...
Prime Minister David Cameron announces new plans as UK immigration rises Thursday, 21 May 2015, 13:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday announced plans to crack down on illegal immigration and tighten Britain's borders as new official figures showed a significant rise in the number of long-term...
Islamic State in control of archaeological Palmyra ruins in Syria, activists say Thursday, 21 May 2015, 12:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press Islamic State militants overran the famed archaeological site at Palmyra early on Thursday, just hours after seizing the central Syrian town, activists and officials said, raising concerns the...
Business growth: Eurozone employers hiring at fastest rate in four years, survey shows Thursday, 21 May 2015, 11:01 Last update: about 11 years ago A closely-watched survey shows employers in the eurozone hiring extra staff at the fastest rate in four years even though growth momentum waned in May for the second straight month. Financial...
Watch: Dying anorexic actress in heart-wrenching video plea as hospitals say she is 'too skinny' Thursday, 21 May 2015, 09:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Rachael Farrokh, from Southern California, is begging the public to help save her life. The 37-year-old actress has been battling anorexia nervosa for more than 10 years. In a video on...
World news in one minute: Find out what happened around the world on 20 May Thursday, 21 May 2015, 08:03 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press BIN LADEN DOCUMENTS WASHINGTON — If President Barack Obama or his predecessor thought fighting a war with coalition partners was hard, they might consider Osama bin Laden's frustrations....
Dozens of documents released by Obama administration portray Bin Laden as tormented man Thursday, 21 May 2015, 07:56 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press If President Barack Obama or his predecessor thought fighting a war with coalition partners was hard, they might consider Osama bin Laden's frustrations. Among documents gathered from his...